Hi, I’m Luis Ángel Marval, a New York-based Senior Photo Retoucher and Visual Post-Production Specialist with 8+ years crafting high-end retouching, color work, and multi-source composites for commercial photography, e-commerce, and campaigns. I’m passionate about precision, texture, and believable realism, delivering visuals that are technically accurate and visually striking for brands and advertisers. I collaborate closely with photographers and creative teams, balancing mood boards, lighting concepts, and production workflows to meet tight deadlines. My approach blends traditional studio techniques with AI-assisted tools to streamline post-production while preserving authentic detail and material realism.

Luis Ángel Marval

Hi, I’m Luis Ángel Marval, a New York-based Senior Photo Retoucher and Visual Post-Production Specialist with 8+ years crafting high-end retouching, color work, and multi-source composites for commercial photography, e-commerce, and campaigns. I’m passionate about precision, texture, and believable realism, delivering visuals that are technically accurate and visually striking for brands and advertisers. I collaborate closely with photographers and creative teams, balancing mood boards, lighting concepts, and production workflows to meet tight deadlines. My approach blends traditional studio techniques with AI-assisted tools to streamline post-production while preserving authentic detail and material realism.

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Hi, I’m Luis Ángel Marval, a New York-based Senior Photo Retoucher and Visual Post-Production Specialist with 8+ years crafting high-end retouching, color work, and multi-source composites for commercial photography, e-commerce, and campaigns. I’m passionate about precision, texture, and believable realism, delivering visuals that are technically accurate and visually striking for brands and advertisers.

I collaborate closely with photographers and creative teams, balancing mood boards, lighting concepts, and production workflows to meet tight deadlines. My approach blends traditional studio techniques with AI-assisted tools to streamline post-production while preserving authentic detail and material realism.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Photo Retoucher & Visual Post-Production Specialist at Independent / Remote
January 1, 2017 - Present
Provided remote, full-service post-production for commercial, fashion, and product campaigns including high-precision retouching, object cleanup, background removal, multi-source compositing with CGI and real photography; collaborated with photographers on set lighting directions and produced AI-assisted retouching workflows.
Senior Photo Retoucher at Five Star Jewelry
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Led full post-production for commercial lifestyle and e-commerce campaigns, specializing in high-precision retouching, background removal and complex compositions; managed studio photography pipeline including lighting setups and white-background product capture; integrated AI-assisted workflows and delivered polished, brand-aligned imagery for high-volume SKU sets.
Graphic Production & Color Specialist at Printech Inc.
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Executed precise color correction and production workflows for security and print materials, maintained strict color consistency, managed CMYK alignment and proofing, ensuring print-ready files and quality compliance.
Graphic Designer at Mazal Group
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Produced visual content across digital and print platforms, refined typography, layout, and image integration; collaborated with copywriters and creative teams to align visuals with messaging.
Graphic Designer at Kroma Advertising
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Created digital artwork, promotional materials, and composed visuals for brand campaigns; performed advanced image retouching and color correction for advertising deliverables.
Graphic Designer at Bombshell Cosmetic
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Designed packaging, promotional visuals, and brand materials; retouched product and beauty imagery for marketing use.
Crew Member & Sign Artist (Art Team) at Trader Joe’s
January 1, 2025 - Present
Managed in-store signage and art team signage to support marketing initiatives; collaborated with store teams on displays and signage under tight deadlines.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design & Photography at Atlantic University College
January 11, 2030 - April 12, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services